Anchorpoint Radio

The Lord Jesus told the most riveting stories and parables. As the ultimate teacher, His teachings hit home in the hearts of those that heard – really heard – what He was trying to tell them. One such story was about a grand wedding feast prepared by a King for His son. He intended for everyone to come. The invitation went out, “All things are ready – Come”! He had covered the cost of absolutely everything. In fact, even the correct wedding attire was provided. There was nothing to do but to accept the invitation and turn up on the appointed day. Sadly, they totally rejected the invitation. Have you? We hope not!

The message preached by the early church was a simple and yet triumphant one. They preached Christ “and Him crucified”. Christ bore our iniquities. He suffered for every one. How marvellous is the story of the grace of God! The Sovereign of the universe closed His eyes in death for the vilest sinner on earth. You find it hard to believe? It’s what the gospel teaches, my friend. Turn your incredulity into songs of praise. And open your heart to trust Him, won’t you?

God’s handiwork in creation was perfect in every way – and He gave it His stamp of approval from the very beginning – “God saw that it was good”. So, what happened between then and now? Well, just one small word actually – sin. Yes, sin entered the world and destroyed the paradise that God intended for man. But as soon as sin entered – through Adam – the promise was made of a Redeemer who would restore the world and the humans in it. This would be no less that the Messiah himself – the Lord Jesus Christ. And what a complete and wonderful restoration He has made on the cross of Calvary for sinners! But where do YOU stand? Are you redeemed?

You know, it’s hard for some people to grasp the biblical truth that no one gets to heaven by anything that they do. Good works or a pious life can never atone for sins. Not one. It can be a hard pill to swallow. If you read Romans chapter 4, you will read about Abraham who was justified by faith alone. He believed God, and God counted it to him for righteousness. There was nothing that he could do. He simply trusted in the promises of God. Do you?

The prophet, Isaiah, over 750 years before the birth of Christ, foretold the Saviour who would come and what would happen to Him. He would be rejected and despised. He would be crucified. He would carry our sorrows. He would bare our iniquities. Isaiah asked a probing question, “Who has believed this report?” The same question can be asked today whenever the gospel is preached. Who is going to believe this marvellous story? Who is going to trust in this good news? Will you?